Welcome to the Connected Church News by Natchi Lazarus.
This news item is part of the top 5 news (Week 3, Mar 2025) specially curated for leaders of Nonprofits, Churches, and Faith-based Social Ventures.
Bluesky’s New Features Elevate User Experience
Bluesky, the popular Twitter alternative, has launched a new app version with enhanced functionalities. The standout feature is the capacity to upload videos up to three minutes long, putting them on par with Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. The update also introduces improved moderation tools, including options to approve or reject new direct messages and the ability to mute accounts from specific posts. Bluesky has also enhanced UI designs for tablets and improved error reporting during signups, heralding a new level of user experience.
Here is the full list of the news items from Week 3, Mar 2025 with source links from Bluesky, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Snapchat, Meta.
🗞️ News 1: Bluesky Rolls Out a New Version with 3-Min Videos & DM Filters – Source: Bluesky
🗞️ News 2: OpenAI Releases New Tools & API to Build & Develop AI Agents – Source: OpenAI
🗞️ News 3: Snap Adds Enhanced AR Features & Capabilities to Spectacles – Source: Snap
🗞️ News 4: Google Gemini will Replace ‘Assistant’ on Both Android and iOS – Source: Google
🗞️ News 5: Meta ‘Community Notes’ Comes to Facebook, Instagram & Threads – Source: Meta
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Author of The Connected Church. Social Media and Digital Marketing Consultant for Nonprofits, Faith-based Organisations, Churches, and Ministries.
